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  1. Katrala
    Yes! OrthoEvra is gluten-free, but I had problems with the generic version of it (I think it's the one that Wal-Mart does for something like $9?) Apparently it's made by the same company as OrthoEvra, so I don't know why they are so different. Also, if you haven't taken birth control pills before (or if you are just going back on them) be aware that...
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    My mom's family does "little" things like this and it makes me realize how awesome they are - to remember something like this and set aside a dish for me so I will have everything possible to eat.
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    Interesting - I've never heard of this! I wonder what makes it happen? (Headed to Google it now..)
  4. Katrala
    I think your best bet is to find a doctor who really knows his or her stuff regarding Celiac. Given your childhood experience, it sounds to me like you are skeptical (with good reason!) and you will need proof if you do have the condition. I have Celiac and I agree that those of it with it tend to see Celiac everywhere (some of us more than others....
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    I had a great past couple of days. There was only one incident where we thought something would be safe, but found out it wasn't, so I just didn't have a sandwich one night, but it was no big deal! I just had extra chili. I have made the discovery this holiday season to not call things "gluten-free." Instead, I call them "homemade." I made...
  6. Katrala
    I may have read this wrong, but it's hard for your family to take you seriously if you pig out on gluten in front of them. If I read this wrong, I apologize.
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    I typically tell people that my food can't come into any contact with wheat, rye, or barley and even the smallest crumb can cause damage. I usually say that it's just not worth the risk to me. I also say that many companies use wheat, rye, and/or barley in many different products for different reasons and if I can't verify that it's not in there, then...
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    You can get cream of chicken soup brands that are gluten-free and it wouldn't really be a huge difference. It's the stereotype that "fill-in-the-blank free" tastes bad because it's leaving something out.
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    I don't necessarily agree that people won't like them even if you say they are gluten-free. There are good gluten-free rolls and then there are gluten-free rolls that pay homage to the stereotype we try to avoid. However, I do think you bring up a good point regarding cost. The cost of making gluten-free rolls for a large group of people can be quite...
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    If you have celiac, it is not proven to stop damage.
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    I don't bring things that I can't eat. Period. If my family said I couldn't bring my own food, I wouldn't go. In-laws or not. I don't think you have to have what they are eating, though. I mean, it's nice, but part of having dietary restrictions is knowing that there are times that you don't get to eat what everyone else is eating. It sucks...
  12. Katrala
    I can't think of allergens in gluten-free rolls that aren't present in most gluten rolls. Plus, people with allergies typically ask. Especially for homemade goods. I don't see the need to point out they are gluten-free. They asked for rolls, you're bringing rolls. If they don't like them, they likely won't ask you to bring rolls next year. ...
  13. Katrala
    Slightly off-topic, but I've heard of other people doing this. Personally, I think it's gross. But I've seen people snacking on uncooked ramen noodles - not because they didn't know to cook them, but they actually LIKED them uncooked. Weird, IMO, but my mother also prefers orange peels to the actual orange (which I think is even weirder.)
  14. Katrala
    I don't typically bother asking questions about ingredients since I don't typically eat food that other people cook. When people offer to try to make something, etc. I just tell them I appreciate the effort, but cooking for celiac is nearly impossible. That way they get off the social niceties hook and I don't have to worry about offending them later...
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    If she says that they have improved on a gluten-free diet while she is feeding them whole wheat, then their problem (or supposed problem) likely has nothing to do with gluten. However, telling family that the kids follow a gluten-free diet would limit the amount of cakes and such they could be given. Just food for thought.
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    ARCHIVED Anxiety

    Katrala replied to Macbre's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Several years ago I was told I had an allergy to Soy. While I thought about trying to avoid it, I never thought about it causing a problem so I've never tried to eliminate it. How long after going off soy did it take for you to notice a difference?
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    ARCHIVED Anxiety

    Katrala replied to Macbre's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    I have anxiety that hasn't gone away on a gluten-free diet. It's not debilitating, but it's definitely frustrating. I noticed it beginning more when my 2nd child was born (8+ years ago) and I've never tried any anti-anxiety meds. Personally, I think mine has nothing to do with gluten (although I wish it did!) and is just a part of who I am and is...
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    I do at home - we have a small section of the kitchen that is gluten-free. Of course, I don't have any type of reaction from doing so. I learned early on that trying to do both at the same time (and make sure to wash hands in between, even) didn't work, so I had to either eat first or last. Well, that means I eat last when it's just me cooking. I...
  19. Katrala
    I did a "Holiday Cooking Around the World" class with my students yesterday for an enrichment day. We were making different holiday dishes from different cultures. I don't have any type of touch reaction from cooking gluten food, so I figured it wouldn't be a big deal. I made sure to eat a big breakfast before I left home, not wanting to eat even my...
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    I remember this happening at least once when I worked in food service. It was a nice cocktail dress a woman had on and I know the manager comped the meal and had the dress dry-cleaned. But this particular restaurant was known for over-comping meals at times (people knew they the slightest frown would get them some type of a discount, etc.) And, I tell...
  21. Katrala
    I think there is a misunderstanding at times of what celiac disease is. Since GI symptoms are the ones that lead folks to the gastro specialty docs, they are the ones that are diagnosing celiac disease, while so many other non-GI symptoms are "ignored" (I'm using quotations since they are often just looked at as something else entirely and not truly...
  22. Katrala
    I'll agree with this, but I don't think it's celiac-related. I've found that just about any large rough-type (I don't know a better way to describe the outside of it) vitamin I take makes me nauseous right after I take it. Eating something small with it definitely helps. This has always been the case for me, though, for every type I can remember. ...
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    If it eventually gets past all the testing and gets FDA approval, I'd go for it. While I know pharmacy companies are more about money than people, etc. etc. I don't believe that most of them are out to get us. They are a business and profit is the bottom line. There are scientists who want to advance their career. If they can advance their career and...
  24. Katrala
    I take One-A-Day. I believe the Canadian version actually says gluten-free (it's been awhile since I did my homework on it, though.) When I called the company they said that while all the ingredients were gluten-free, they couldn't promise that there was no CC of the ingredients before they got to them. Pretty much, they don't do gluten testing. ...
  25. Katrala
    I wouldn't worry about it. If anyone really cared about getting chicken they would have spoken up, I'm sure (especially since you gave them time to do so.) I would assume that most ham is safe, but if you can find out who they are getting it from you can have a better idea. I always assumed things like that were safe, but I learned this Thanksgiving...
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